The Tenement Museum preserves and interprets the history of
immigration through the personal experiences of the generations of
newcomers who settled in and built lives on Manhattan's Lower East
Side, America's iconic immigrant neighborhood; forges emotional
connections between visitors and immigrants past and present; and
enhances appreciation for the profound role immigration has played
and continues to play in shaping America's evolving national
identity.

Job Responsibilities

The Museum is currently seeking a Vice President of Development
who will report directly to the President, and is responsible for
helping shape the overall development strategy (in collaboration
with the President and the Board) and then executing against the
strategy to ensure that the Museum’s fundraising efforts are a
success. This includes identifying, cultivating, soliciting and
stewarding major gifts from individuals, foundations, corporations
and government organizations; oversight of fundraising events; and
implementation of annual giving and other direct marketing
appeals. Experience with staging gala fundraising events is a
must. S/he will work closely with the President and staff as
a member of the Senior Management Team to align the museum’s
fundraising efforts with the strategic direction and needs of the
organization. S/he will also work closely with the Board, which is
integrally involved in the Museum’s fundraising efforts.

Qualifications

The Vice President of Development is a highly accomplished
professional with a distinguished and proven track record of
achieving significant major gift charitable support from both
individuals and institutions.

S/he has strong management skills, is a team player with a
proven track record of collaborative leadership, has strong writing
and interpersonal skills, and has the vision to motivate and lead
the five-member development team in a collegial environment.
A strong commitment to the Museum’s mission is a must.

A Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 10 years of experience of
fundraising experience, with the ability to show progressive
achievements in personal and institutional solicitation, board
development, team building, and the ability to create a high
performing and sustainable development program.

Strong proficiency with appropriate donor management programs
required. Experience with a cultural organization as well as
the New York metropolitan area is advantageous, but is not
required.